Article GMHY Dangerous plant that can make you go blind spotted in Michigan

Dangerous plant that can make you go blind spotted in Michigan

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Mark Frauenfelder
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Giant hogweed was introduced to the United States from Asia in 1917 as an ornamental plant. Pretty as it may be, it is more dangerous than poison ivy and can cause blindness if its sap finds its way into your eyes. It has recently been spotted growing along a road in Calhoun County, southwest Michigan. The county health department has warned people to "be cautious." Read the rest

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